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Macron met with anger and frustration over cyclone response during French leader's visit to Mayotte

Macron met with anger and frustration over cyclone response during French leader's visit to Mayotte

MIRERENI, Mayotte (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago, which is still reeling from the damage of the strongest cyclone to hit the re
UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — More than 40 million people are now struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa with that number set to rise to 52 million by the middle of next year, the United Nations food agency said Friday.
What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A search expanded on Thursday for those killed or trapped alive by an earthquake in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, as rescue workers arriving from abroad fanned out through the capital, Port Vila, encountering fl
What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A search expanded on Thursday for those killed or trapped alive by an earthquake in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, as rescue workers arriving from abroad fanned out through the capital, Port Vila, encountering fl
Alaska governor asks Trump to roll back restrictions on oil and gas drilling

Alaska governor asks Trump to roll back restrictions on oil and gas drilling

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov.
Takeaways from AP's story on Everglades restoration efforts

Takeaways from AP's story on Everglades restoration efforts

EVERGLADES, Fla. (AP) — The Everglades in South Florida were once about twice the size of New Jersey. Wildlife was abundant and water flowed freely from the Kissimmee River to Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Bay.
Emissions in Canada fell last year, though still far off Paris targets

Emissions in Canada fell last year, though still far off Paris targets

OTTAWA — For the first time since the pandemic, Canada had a year-over-year decline in its greenhouse gas emissions — though it is still a long way off its 2030 target.
Biden, on his way out, sets 'ambitious' climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%

Biden, on his way out, sets 'ambitious' climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S.
In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

EVERGLADES, Fla. (AP) — In a region of Florida known as the River of Grass, John Kominoski plops into hip-deep waters. Blobs of brown periphyton – a mishmash of algae, bacteria and other organisms – carpet the surface.
Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu

Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Amid the havoc wrought by a violent earthquake two days earlier , Ivan Oswald and his staff prepared for lunchtime service Thursday at Nambawan Cafe, on an idyllic stretch of Vanuatu’s waterfront.